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What to do for short summer vacation on a budget?

O.k., we live ouside Chicago and are looking for a fun, inexpensive short (5 or less days) summer trip. Wisconsin, Iowa, Missouri, Indiana, Ohio and Michigan are all possibilities, but where to go and what to do is our problem. There are 3 of us, me, my husband and our 8 yr old daughter. I am aware that it’s only January, but my hubby has request all his vaction time for the year by March 1.We’ve done Amish country in Indana and Cereal City in Battle Creek Michigan already.Thank you for all your help!!!!!I guess I should have mentioned, I’m not a camping kinda girl…Also, W VA is WAY more than 5 hours from me. In 5 hours I can get to Toledo, OH. I’d rather not spend time and money on gas to get somewhere and only stay 2 days.Although, I do appreciate all your help so far!!